Career Development

There are two big lies in graduate school: that a Ph.D. prepares you only for an academic career, and that a Ph.D. prepares you for any career. This workshop will help you identify the valuable transferable skills you develop in graduate school and how you can apply those skills in a career beyond academia.

By Erik Martinez, Graduate Career Peer
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 - 10:19am


Credit: Matt PerkoThere are two big lies in graduate school: that a Ph.D. prepares you only for an academic career, and that a Ph.D. prepares you for any career. This workshop will help you identify and talk about the valuable transferable skills that you develop in graduate school and how you can apply those skills in a career beyond academia. You'll learn how skills are different than jobs, how to craft a compelling career narrative, and how to communicate your skills to a potential employer.

Translating Ph.D. Skills for Non-Academic Employers

When: Friday, March 3, 11 a.m. - noon
Location: Career Services, Room 1109
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